Family Therapy in Fort Myers, FL

Hello, my name is Carina, and I am a bilingual therapist. Thank you for taking a moment to read a bit about me as a therapist. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults. This passion has led me to work with empowering children and adolescents at a domestic violence shelter and helped provide theraplay-based groups for children. In private practice, I have experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, families, substance abuse, and behavioral related concerns. I believe that the therapeutic relationship and meeting your child where they are developmentally are key components in treatment.

Now Accepting New Clients. Are you stressed? Overwhelmed with work, school and/or being a parent? Having a hard time managing symptoms of a mental health condition? Have you been struggling with self-doubt? Have your children been experiencing anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns that you're unsure of how to navigate? If this sounds like you then the first step is to identify what aspects of your life you are able to take control of. This can be difficult to do on your own, but that's where I come in! I am accepting clients ages 5+ for individual and family therapy services. Give me a call for a free consultation!

Do you worry a lot? Are you having trouble in your relationships? Do you have repetitive thoughts that interfere with your daily life? Maybe you are experiencing insomnia, or having a hard time focusing, or do you just need someone to talk to who will listen? My integrative, theoretical perspective is centered on your development. My primary goal is how to best meet your needs. I use an evolutionary approach which includes an exploration of where you are in the lifespan. I believe you and your unique life history deserve respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

I am an experienced LCSW that helps clients with anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have the strength that will assist you in overcoming your challenges.

Much of my professional experience includes a vast range of ages including children, adolescents, young adults, and seniors. I value the importance community connections by reducing the stigma of mental health in organizations as well as stress reduction techniques. I enjoy working with couples, and families who are struggling in communication. I specialize with overcoming life difficulties including trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, coping skills, self-esteem, infertility, family conflict and unexpected birthing outcomes. As well as overcoming perinatal/ maternal post-partum disorders.

Life often gets in the way of being our best selves. Being a Florida Provisionally licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Family Law Mediator, and a former university/college administrator, and former public school teacher, I have a well rounded understanding of life's struggles with change. LGBTQ, 'empty nest,' and chronic pain are three of the many areas where I am well versed working with clients. Call me to set up an appointment so we can work together toward a better you!

Gulf Coast Psychology is a multidisciplinary mental health practice that is based in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Capozzoli provides an array of psychological, educational, vocational and forensic services for children, adolescents and adults. Because everyone is unique, Dr. Capozzoli collaborates with all of his patients to develop individualized treatment plans that meet their specific needs and goals.

Gulfshore Behavioral Health is a contemporary behavioral health practice located in Southwest Florida that specializes in providing psychological care throughout the lifespan, servicing children through older adults via in-person and virtual telemedicine appointments. All of our providers are licensed psychologists that specialize in clinical and school psychology.

Are you feeling lost, alone or like you’re standing on shaky ground? We all need a firm foundation to stand on. There are times in our lives that are unpredictable. Life changes, emotional stressors, traumatic events, grief, and unstable relationships can leave us feeling empty, alone, lost or even broken. I help my clients every day by bringing healing, clarity, and hope through these types of challenges. Together we will work to find your new normal and get you back on a solid and strong foundation. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to reconnect and find peace in their relationships.

Are you a parent who is concerned about your adolescent or young adult? Has your family life or marriage become chaotic? Is your teen engaging in risk-taking behaviors, or are they isolating themselves in their room? Are they having problems with a peer group or having school problems such as underachievement, truancy or fighting? Do you think that they be being bullied or cyber-bullied by other kids? Are you wondering if there might be a drug or alcohol problem? Do you worry about their sexual behavior ? Do they lie excessively or spend all their time on social media?

As a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, I come along side of you, your partner and/or family to help you figure out your barriers, how to overcome them and how to achieve stability. I also enjoy providing Premarital and Individual Counseling. I am able to provide therapy to clients who live anywhere in the State of Florida.

As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with culturally, economically and ethnically diverse individuals, families, couples and groups from all walks of life. I have practiced domestically and internationally including, NYC, California and most recently in Dublin, Ireland. (Please note that I am only taking tele-therapy clients and use a HIPPA approved site. I have found using tele-therapy to be very convenient for clients with challenging schedules).

Do you need a positive change? Do you wish you experienced more joy and fulfillment? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s stress or grief? Do you imagine your relationships being deeper? Whether you are overwhelmed with current problems, or your past experiences are interfering with your current life, there is true hope for the life of purpose and fulfillment that you have dreamed of! It is my life calling to validate your struggles and empower you to live a wholehearted life, even in the face of great difficulty. I provide tele-therapy, individual, group, family /couples therapy, all in a nurturing & nonjudgmental environment.

Effectively helping people overcome anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD or relationship challenges is our passion and what we do. These situations can keep you from living your best life. Working with a specialist makes all the difference in the results you achieve. Our initial phone consultation is intended to make sure that we have the expertise to help with your specific needs. Whether you are seeking individual therapy or help with your relationship, you will only work with a specialist trained in this area of practice. We will never accept to work with someone that we are not completely confident we can help.

We all struggle at different points in life. There are times when we need support to gain perspective and make changes in order to find happiness. I help men, women, adolescents and children work through a variety of concerns regarding life transitions, anxiety and depression, intimacy and relationships, sexuality, and trauma. Together we work collaboratively to identify your own goals and develop skills for managing these difficulties. Through a trusting therapeutic relationship, I help you to identify thoughts, emotions or behaviors that may be standing in the way of your ability to enjoy life.

While I have experience with all ages and a number of behaviors and diagnoses, my main focus is working with clients and/or family who are struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder. I utilize DBT and EMDR, among other approaches, to help the client find a way to regulate their symptoms and utilize new ways of approaching issues. I believe in education about what is going on in the mind and body so the client can leave my office with information and skills that can be utilized on a daily basis in order to achieve real change.

Are you ready to see your life transform and find peace and happiness? YES! Perhaps you have read through 100s of therapist’s profiles and are not sure who is your best fit? We practice brief therapy, which means you will find yourself feeling better faster as long as you do the suggested work. Life can bring about changes quickly and our minds and bodies are not equipped to adjust to them as fast as those around us would like. We can help you adjust to these changes through strength based collaborative therapy and implementing lasting solutions to everyday challenges. We offer in person and telehealth appointments.

Making sense of what is happening in the world, the neighborhood, the family and even within myself has taken on a new intensity and urgency! If you have lost the joy in your life, it is ok to reach out for help that enables that joy to emerge from deep within. Whatever your issue, contact me to see if there is a connection that makes a difference.